BATES MOTEL has really picked up some steam lately with season 2, stepping up and offering a nailbiting atmosphere which is a lot of fun. Now that the second season has reached it's halfway mark, the big news has come in that the series has been renewed by A&E for a third season. Check out all of the details below:

“A&E Network has picked up a third season of the critically acclaimed original series BATES MOTEL, it was announced today by David McKillop, Executive Vice President and General Manager, A&E Network.

“The incredible writing team and talented BATES MOTEL cast has made this series one of the most compelling original dramas on television,” said McKillop. “The brilliant twists and turns of the past two seasons keep its loyal fan base coming back for more. We are so proud of the show.”

Season two premiered on March 3rd with 4.6 million total viewers and delivered 2.6 million adults 18-49 and 2.2 million adults 25-54 (based on Live+7 viewing). BATES MOTEL continues to be A&E’s # 1 drama series of all time among adults 18-49.

BATES MOTEL is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho, and gives viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates’ psyche unravels through his teenage years. Series stars Vera Farmiga in her Emmy-nominated role as Norma Bates and Freddie Highmore as Norman.

BATES MOTEL is produced by Universal Television for A&E Network. Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin serve as executive producers for Carlton Cuse Productions and Kerry Ehrin Productions respectively.”

Season three of BATES MOTEL will begin production this fall on 10 episodes.